For Some Cushing's Patients, Lowering Cortisol Levels Eases Heart Issues
Decreasing cortisol levels in Cushing's patients with related diseases of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathies) can reduce cardiac concerns.| Cushing's Disease News
Decreasing cortisol levels in Cushing's patients with related diseases of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathies) can reduce cardiac concerns.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s syndrome patients have a greater buildup of fat around the heart and inside the coronary arteries than other at-risk people.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing's symptoms were seen to return in about 1 in 4 patients undergoing surgery to remove a tumor, highlighting a need for intervention.| Cushing's Disease News
I’ve been open about my current journey with in vitro fertilization (IVF). A few months ago, my husband and I went through the first part of it, freezing our embryos, and now we're at the beginning stages of an embryo transfer. I, somewhat naively, thought that was going to be the easiest part...| Cushing's Disease News
Care practices at Taipei Veterans General Hospital align with Pituitary Society guidelines for patients with pituitary tumors, a study found.| Cushing's Disease News
Altitude sickness made masking up impossible for columnist Noura Costany, who ended up catching a cold. That's a problem with Cushing's.| Cushing's Disease News
A PET-based imaging technique is comparable to MRI at finding small pituitary gland tumors related to Cushing’s disease, a study found.| Cushing's Disease News
For columnist Noura Costany, fluctuating energy levels can mean being able to climb the stairs one day and relying on a wheelchair the next.| Cushing's Disease News
Now 12 weeks pregnant, columnist Noura Costany is planning for a baby while also considering how pregnancy might affect their Cushing's.| Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Noura Costany has an announcement regarding her pregnancy journey with Cushing's disease, but you'll have to read the column!| Cushing's Disease News
Prolonged use of high-dose corticosteroids delivered as a nasal spray can cause Cushing’s syndrome in children, a case report on a girl found.| Cushing's Disease News
Prolonged use of a nasal corticosteroid led to Cushing’s syndrome in a 21-year-old woman in Iran, according to a report.| Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Noura Costany responds to the question "What's in my bag?" with a list of items that are helpful in managing Cushing's on the go.| Cushing's Disease News
Korlym lowered levels of hemoglobin A1c, the average blood sugar over the past 3 months, in Cushing's syndrome/type 2 diabetes patients.| Cushing's Disease News
Patients who had abnormal blood sugar regulation before surgery and improved were younger and had been living with Cushing’s for less time.| Cushing's Disease News
A mother with Cushing's and her baby made full recoveries, but their case highlights the challenges of treating the condition in pregnancy.| Cushing's Disease News
Here's what columnist Noura Costany would tell the naysayers about becoming a parent with chronic illness or disability.| Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Noura Costany navigates the complexities of disability pride, reflecting on challenges and the vital need for community solidarity.| Cushing's Disease News
The remission rate for pituitary tumor surgery is markedly lower than the 80-90% rate that’s been previously reported in other studies.| Cushing's Disease News
Levels of the molecule S1P in Cushing's were found to help identify pituitary gland tumor location and to predict remission after surgery.| Cushing's Disease News
The risk of blood clots forming in veins is higher for Cushing's disease patients than those with other pituitary tumors, a U.K. study found.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing's patients with lower starting cortisol levels are more likely to experience normal levels on Recorlev, a trial analysis has found.| Cushing's Disease News
People with Cushing's disease have more fat around their heart and kidneys than people with other conditions associated with high cortisol.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing's syndrome patients exhibited a unique gene expression profile in fatty tissue that correlated with high blood pressure.| Cushing's Disease News
Researchers described how they searched for the cause of Cushing's disease in a 7-year-old boy that was ultimately managed through surgery.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s during pregnancy is considered a high-risk condition that's linked with an increased risk of complications for the mother and fetus.| Cushing's Disease News
Interim Phase 1b/2a trial data support atumulnant in safely and quickly lowering cortisol levels in people with ACTH-dependent Cushing’s.| Cushing's Disease News
More heart issues were seen on the MRI scans of Cushing’s patients than among those with similar cardiovascular risk factors in a new study.| Cushing's Disease News
Because columnist Noura Costany has Cushing's disease, they have heating pads and TENS machines to help ease IVF discomfort.| Cushing's Disease News
For columnist Noura Costany, who has Cushing's disease, self-care involves practices that help with pain management and symptom relief.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s disease surgery eases symptoms and improves heart health more effectively than medication, though problems can remain, per a study.| Cushing's Disease News
There are a number of Cushing's disease treatment options, including surgery, medications, and other procedures.| Cushing's Disease News
For columnist Noura Costany, the pain caused by osteoporosis has been one of the hardest effects of Cushing's disease to manage.| Cushing's Disease News
Ketoconazole is an anti-fungal agent that may be used to reduce cortisol levels and ease Cushing’s symptoms.| Cushing's Disease News
While the effects of slow-healing wounds are hard for columnist Noura Costany to accept, the antidote is feeling love for a unique body.| Cushing's Disease News
Rates of certain eye diseases are higher among humans with Cushing's syndrome than in the general population, according to a new analysis.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s syndrome patients are at high risk for glaucoma, per a study that found a 74% greater risk compared with the general population.| Cushing's Disease News
Long-term cognitive issues in Cushing's may occur because high cortisol levels can cause changes in brain structure, a study found.| Cushing's Disease News
A Cushing's disease diagnosis is made after a multistep process that tests for high cortisol levels and, if found, determines their cause.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s disease is a hormonal condition caused by a tumor in the brain’s pituitary gland, which leads to the overproduction of cortisol.| Cushing's Disease News
Researchers write about a woman, 70, with Cushing’s syndrome due to advanced adrenal gland cancer whose disease was treated with Isturisa.| Cushing's Disease News
Cushing’s disease symptoms include weight gain, fat accumulation, and skin problems. Symptoms can vary from patient to patient.| Cushing's Disease News
Columnist Noura Costany has developed problems with their feet since they've been relying on their wheelchair less often.| Cushing's Disease News
Surgical removal of one cancerous adrenal gland may be effective in some Cushing’s syndrome patients with tumors in both glands, per a study.| Cushing's Disease News
High blood pressure and diabetes in pregnancy may be signs of Cushing's, per a case study of a woman with those conditions.| Cushing's Disease News
A recent trip to Colorado brought some challenges for columnist Noura Costany, who has a disability and was traveling with a mobility aid.| Cushing's Disease News
Elevated cortisol levels in Cushing's syndrome are directly linked to metabolic abnormalities leading to liver fat buildup, a study found.| Cushing's Disease News
